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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.71, 736.59 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.71, 736.59 and 297.70 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.71 : 736.59 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.71/736.59 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.71x = 736.59 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.71x = 219,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,279.51/533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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